Technical Article - Digital Technologies in Heritage Conservation
Authors:
Alexandra Troi - Coburg University of Applied Sciences / Germany & Eurac Research / Italy
Mona Hess: Bamberg University / Germany
Olaf Huth: Coburg University of Applied Sciences / Germany
Matthias Jagfeld: Coburg University of Applied Sciences / Germany
Technical Article - Performance optimisation of an active façade through parametric simulations
Buildings must play a major role in decarbonising our existing energy system. Shading devices are essential to control solar gains and improve the comfort of occupants in buildings. Dynamic shading systems, such as Venetian blinds or Electrochromic (EC) glazing, have variable optical and thermal properties and can be used to regulate solar gains depending on when they are needed.
Technical Article - ENSNARE: Digital toolkit for a more efficient design, construction and operation of NZEB residential renovations
The ENSNARE project aims at boosting the uptake of novel and highly efficient solutions for NZEB renovation via comprehensive methodology, tools, and technologies that accelerate the current renovation rate in European residential buildings.
Evaporative Cooling to improve thermal conditions and IAQ in Spanish schools
The Goverment of Andalucía has started a massive renovation project of its schools to improve the thermal conditions and ensure at the adoption of energy efficient solutions.
Technical Article - Arise article series ‘Digitalisation in the built environment’ #3: BIM basics, the need for a skills framework
A future-proof construction sector needs a more digitally skilled workforce. A qualification framework is essential in building a successful ecosystem for training and upskilling.
Overview Article - Space cooling technologies for buildings: Alternative solutions to conventional applications
With longer and more frequent heat waves, the demand for space cooling is dramatically increasing globally. How can we make cooling systems more sustainable?
Overview Article - Promoting energy savings in residential buildings: National examples of initiatives from European countries
Making buildings more energy efficient has many economic, social, and environmental benefits. In this article, we explore national initiatives and projects targeting households.
Technical Article - Arise article series ‘Digitalisation in the built environment’ #2: The need for upskilling within the industry
A new approach to train building construction workforce is proposed. This new method could both solve the problem of shortage of workers and to facilitate the digitalisation.
Technical Article - Arise article series ‘Digitalisation in the built environment’ #1: Awareness
This article addresses what the main barriers are to matching the offer and demand of well-qualified workers to achieve the target set by the European Green Deal. It will also discuss how digitalisation can contribute to attracting workers to the construction sector while ensuring quality of training and results.
Technical Article - Keeping the heat on in times of crisis
This article summarises the REPLACE project’s efforts to transition from fossil fuel-based residential heating and cooling systems to clean alternatives. It includes a brief overview of the implemented project activities and refers to further sources for more detailed information. It covers topics such as boiler and stove replacement campaigns, including supporting end consumers locally, as well as the developed REPLACE toolbox, which enables better informed decisions to be made in practice.